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Birchwood Community High School
Brock Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7PT, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.2 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
889
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.9, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in the top 39% nationally for GCSE scores. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 79% recommending the school, although only 32% of students progress to university, and none to top-third institutions. The school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, but families may want to consider the university progression rates when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.9 | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 48% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 51% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 32% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 38 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (56 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
82%
My child makes good progress
80%
My child feels safe
79%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School has high expectations
79%
My child is happy
73%
School supports development
68%
Progress is communicated
64%
School responds to concerns
59%
School keeps me informed
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.5%
White Other6.2%
Asian Chinese4.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Other0.8%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Other0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.41676, -2.52950 · WA3 7PT
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN139840
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.birchwoodhigh.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Birchwood Community High School rated by Ofsted?
Birchwood Community High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Birchwood Community High School a good school?
Birchwood Community High School scores 50.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Birchwood Community High School?
Based on 56 Ofsted Parent View responses, Birchwood Community High School receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Birchwood Community High School in GCSEs?
Birchwood Community High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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